Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Bust

Six people face multiple drug related charges following a May 30 incident.

According to a press release from the Ashford Police Department, a traffic stop in the 9600 Block of US Highway 84 in Ashford caused the officers to develop a reasonable suspicion that there was narcotics along with the six occupants.

Upon further investigation, a clandestine lab used for the unlawful manufacturing of methamphetamine was discovered. Also recovered, were several grams of finished methamphetamine along with several bottles containing methamphetamine oil.

Each person was arrested and charged with one count each of unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance and one count each of trafficking in “illegal drugs”. Both charges are considered class 'A' felonies.

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